He's gonna be fine," I confirmed. "Can we see him?" Iggy asked. "Ig, I hate to break this to you, but you're blind," I said, my relief making me tease him. "However, in a little while you can go listen to him breathe and maybe talk to him.
In this scene from "School's Out—Forever" by James Patterson, the narrator reassures Iggy that the patient will be okay, expressing confidence with, "He's gonna be fine." Iggy, seemingly eager to see the patient, asks if they can do so. The narrator gently reminds him that he's blind, hinting at Iggy's visual impairment, but also promises that soon Iggy will have the chance to listen to the patient breathe and speak to him.
Through this exchange, the narrator combines reassurance with a touch of teasing, showing concern while also lightening the mood. The focus is on hope and patience, emphasizing the possibility of connection between Iggy and the patient once he recovers, despite his blindness. This passage highlights themes of care, reassurance, and understanding in a tense situation.
